Feb 6, 2019
I want to see anyone who is supporting a family who is the primary earner earn minimum wage.
Glenn Thompson
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Glenn William Thompson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, Thompson has focused on issues such as agriculture, healthcare, and veterans' affairs during his time in office. He has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at supporting rural communities and promoting economic growth in Pennsylvania. Thompson has also served on several committees, contributing to discussions on national policy and local concerns.
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Feb 6, 2019
I don't want anyone who is a primary earner in their home... to earn just minimum wage.
Jan 30, 2019
This past Sunday, the world joined together in honoring the memory of those who were murdered during the Holocaust. In 2005, the United Nations designated January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The systematic…
Jan 28, 2019
33 years ago today, we lost the Space Shuttle Challenger. I rise to remember and honor the seven crew members whose passion for exploration has inspired generations of Americans. On January 28, 1986, the 25th mission of the United States…
Jan 24, 2019
On Monday, I was honored to be at Mount Aloysius College to participate in its Martin Luther King Jr. Day prayer service. Located in Cresson, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District, Mount Aloysius College planned events…
Jan 23, 2019
Last Friday, more than 100,000 Americans came to Washington for the 46th annual March for Life. This year's theme was ``Unique from Day One.'' Those who march envision a world where the beauty, dignity, and uniqueness of every human life…
Jan 23, 2019
Northwest Pennsylvania has a rich history and a vibrant, diverse economy. Its winding trails, beautiful landscapes, recreational experiences, and thriving communities make Venango and Crawford Counties especially captivating places to…
Jan 22, 2019
I thank the chairman for yielding. I share the chairman's passion for FFA and in the leadership that emerges from that experience for our youth. And I know that, being someone who represents a very rural district, we think of the FFA as a…
Jan 15, 2019
On Sunday, I had the privilege of being in Kane, Pennsylvania, McKean County, Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District, for a film screening and a panel discussion about opioid addiction. The 11-minute film is called ``Eye of the…
Jan 14, 2019
One week from today, our Nation celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tomorrow is Dr. King's birthday. He would be turning 90 if his life wasn't violently cut short in 1968. Madam Speaker, it was November 3, 1983, when…
Jan 11, 2019
Last week, I introduced a bill that protects private property rights in Pennsylvania's only national forest, the Allegheny National Forest. H.R. 245, the Cooperative Management of Mineral Rights Act of 2019, will ensure that private…
Jan 9, 2019
Over the weekend, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania kicked off one of my favorite events, the Pennsylvania Farm Show. For more than a century, farmers have gathered each January at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. 102…
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